There’s something inherently remarkable in witnessing the work of a master craftsman. Russell Lord has clearly spent 45 years honing his skills and perfecting his craft as a diamond mounter, and he’s worked with the finest metals money can buy. In his own time, though, Lord has set out to build a MK2 Ford Escort, putting his talents to work on a project of passion. It might not be quite the kind of Escort you’re expecting, though.
Prague-matic – Lukas Sentensky’s 1978 Volkswagen MK1 Polo
Photography by Mike Crawat From the Renault Alpina GTE turbo wheels to the massive Hella foglights, there’s something special to be said for this loud